Little contest in Egyptian election
Millions cast votes, and most appear to be for Mubarak
FAYOUM, Egypt -- Millions of voters mobilized by the government flocked to polling stations across Egypt yesterday, most of them apparently casting their ballots for President Hosni Mubarak. Amid a sea of ruling party propaganda that included sound trucks, posters, and nearly ubiquitous Mubarak boosters at polling stations, the country's first-ever contested presidential election appeared anything but competitive. (Full article: 1080 words)
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